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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 30 Dec 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Cullowhee NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cullowhee NC
 35.32°N 83.2°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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